Personality Correlates of College Students Reporting Sexual Dysfunction

Abstract

Using Cattell's personality factor test (16 PF) and a questionnaire on sexual function, the relationship between personality factors and sexual dysfunction was examined in college students. Fifteen males having indices of high dysfunction exhibited lack of control, high tension, and anxiety. 21 females having indices of high dysfunction displayed ego weakness, shyness, and high tension. Discriminant function analyses of personality test scores were at or over the 86% level in the assignment of subjects to groups of low and high dysfunction.